Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Act IV Scene II
Brutus and Cassius (with Cassius's servant) talking.
Summary
~Brutus is waiting and asking people where Cassius is so they can talk.
~Cassius comes to talk to Brutus because he is distraught.
~Brutus does not want to talk to him in public and around the army.
~Everyone leaves except for the two men so they can talk in private.
They are both upset with each other. Cassius is angry with Brutus because he left where the town was gathered after he spoke. Since he left, he did not get to hear Antony speak or help to calm down the crowds and have them reconsider. Brutus may be upset with Cassius because he is starting to think about the murder and how he maybe should not have done it. In this case, it is easier to blame someone else for something you did.
Characters ~In this scene we find that the relationship between Cassius and Brutus has taken a turn in the wrong direction. At the murder of Caesar they were getting along and now we find that they are annoyed with each other about the murder and events that occurred after.
~~Cassius is mad at Brutus about leaving after he spoke.
~~ Brutus is becoming upset with Cassius because of the whole murder debacle.
Forshadowing ~ We see a conflict forming between Brutus and Cassius which may lead to all of the conspirators arguing amongst themselves and the city of Rome. The discussion they are about to have will determine this. Discussion Questions 1. Compare and Contrast the behaviors of Cassius and Brutus after the murder of Caesar.
2. What do you think Brutus and Cassius are going to be talking about? Will they be blaming each other for the murder and events that followed?
Act IV Scene II
Summary
~Brutus is waiting and asking people where Cassius is so they can talk.~Cassius comes to talk to Brutus because he is distraught.
~Brutus does not want to talk to him in public and around the army.
~Everyone leaves except for the two men so they can talk in private.
Characters
~In this scene we find that the relationship between Cassius and Brutus has taken a turn in the wrong direction. At the murder of Caesar they were getting along and now we find that they are annoyed with each other about the murder and events that occurred after.
~~Cassius is mad at Brutus about leaving after he spoke.
~~ Brutus is becoming upset with Cassius because of the whole murder debacle.
Forshadowing
~ We see a conflict forming between Brutus and Cassius which may lead to all of the conspirators arguing amongst themselves and the city of Rome. The discussion they are about to have will determine this.
Discussion Questions
1. Compare and Contrast the behaviors of Cassius and Brutus after the murder of Caesar.
2. What do you think Brutus and Cassius are going to be talking about? Will they be blaming each other for the murder and events that followed?